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‘Difficult time’ for Telford council battling fly tips

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Hollinswood and Randlay Parish Council was told that the flytipping at Deercote after Christmas posed a “difficult time” in finding the organisation responsible for clearing it up.

Parish clerk Katrina Baker told Monday’s full council meeting that the fly tip pile “ended up absolutely huge” and included mattresses, some furniture and Christmas trees.

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Double success for FBC Manby Bowdler at Signature Awards

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The firm – which has bases in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Knowle, Worcestershire and Shropshire – scooped the Promoting Apprenticeships award at the Signature Awards in Birmingham.

FBC Manby Bowdler chief executive Neil Lloyd was also highly commended in the Business Person of the Year category.

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Review: The Muppet Show makes a triumphant return

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Review: The Muppet Show makes a triumphant return

Kermit and the gang are back! The 2026 reboot of The Muppet Show has landed on Disney+, featuring a guest appearance from Sabrina Carpenter.

Jason Wright takes a look at the new release of the classic TV show an incredible 50 years on from the first.

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Hospital trust makes huge leap in cancer diagnosis

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is now the second best performing in the country for its 28-day faster diagnosis standard. This is a massive turnaround from a year ago when the trust sat in last place.

Ned Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer, said: “We have made significant and sustained progress on seeing and diagnosing patients who are referred to SaTH with suspected cancer as quickly as possible. This is down to the determination of our teams to improve our 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard performance for our patients.”

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Hot-shot Hayden makes his mark in the Sea Cadets

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Telford College student Hayden Gibbins is excelling in the Sea Cadets while training to become an instructor and inspiring younger members.

The Telford-based TS Wrekin group is part of the national Sea Cadets charity, which supports more than 14,000 young people aged 10–18 across the UK through adventure-based learning inspired by the Royal Navy. 

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House of Lords date for college team

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A delegation from Telford College will be attending a reception at the House of Lords this month to celebrate being shortlisted for a national award.

The college has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Apprenticeship and Training Awards, where it is one of four finalists in the ‘innovation in training and delivery’ category.

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Electors of Telford village asked if they want an election

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Residents of a Shropshire parish have until February 10 to call for a by election following the resignation of a councillor.

Ercall Magna Parish Council says it is looking for an enthusiastic and interested person to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councillor Chris Grant.

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New roles for two key members of the team

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Thermal insulation specialist Seymour Manufacturing International (SMI) has announced new job roles for two key members of staff in recognition of their service.
The Telford-based company, known for its award-winning Tempro® thermal insulation material, has promoted Kirsty Murrell to Chief Operating Officer, while Jayne Meakin is now Chief Financial Officer.

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Telford & Wrekin Council refuses to certify use of house for children

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The Telford & Wrekin Council officials consider that the property in one of the towns premier streets would classify as a change of use and that they need to consider the impact it would have on the area.

Applicant Ibukun Makinde, of Felyx Capital Limited, in Sutton Coldfield, acting for Prosper Supported Living Services, had said there is “no material difference in planning terms between the proposed use and the current use as a dwelling.”

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Telford College backs ‘Community Champion’ award

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Telford College is sponsoring the ‘Community Champion’ prize at this year’s Shropshire Chamber Business Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the local economy.

The award is aimed at businesses which believe in ‘putting something back’ into the Shropshire community by supporting local suppliers and fostering links with schools, colleges and community groups.

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Charity CEO earns a Shropshire High Sheriff award

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Wayne Jenson, CEO of Meeting Point House, was the recipient of a 2026 High Sheriff’s Award In recognition of his ‘great and valuable service to the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin community.’ 

Wayne was one of several volunteers and organisations who received awards at a ceremony at Telford’s Central Fire Station last week. The award was presented by Jane Trowbridge, High Sheriff of Shropshire, with Anna Turner, Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, in attendance.

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Valentine’s campaign puts Shifnal’s local businesses in the spotlight 

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Shifnal is embracing the Valentine’s spirit with a town-wide initiative encouraging residents to show their love for local businesses.

Everyone who takes part will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 voucher for a romantic meal for two, in true Valentine’s style, at Shifnal Balti.

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Telford ‘supported living’ plan withdrawn after ‘significant concern’

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Officials at Telford & Wrekin Council told planning agents for Everready Health and Social Care Solutions that time deadlines could not be extended for the issues to be dealt with.

No members of the public raised objections to the change of use of the property in Anson Drive but officials had many.

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Bungalow replacement plans withdrawn

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One key objection to the proposals was an objection by Telford & Wrekin Council who expressed concern about the drainage.

In their objection, they commented “The proposed dwelling is in an area of high surface water flood risk and as such will require an FRA (Flood Risk Assessment) to justify an intensification of use on the plot.

“There is recent flood history from a culverted watercourse feature which is thought to pass through the grounds.”

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Supported Internships are helping young people into paid jobs

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A pioneering partnership between Telford College and local businesses is providing employment opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

The college is holding a recruitment event at its Wellington campus from 4pm to 7.30pm on February 11 to provide more information about the scheme.

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Patients with cardiac devices now able to have MRI scans without leaving Shropshire

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Historically it was considered unsafe for patients with pacemakers or implantable cardiac defibrillators to go into an MRI scanner because of the metal content. 

Previously, these patients would have had to travel outside of the area to an alternative hospital trust for an MRI scan.

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Woodside in Westminster: Shaun Davies MP takes local voices to the heart of government

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Woodside Councillors Kelly Middleton and Helena Morgan (also Chair of Madeley Town Council) made the trip to Westminster to champion the Woodside community and underline the importance of this sustained investment across South Telford, which is set to be rolled out over the next decade.

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